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GYM IN DISREPAIR - This shot of the former New Edinburg School gym shows its current condition. Besides vines covering the sides of the building, the inset shows a large hole in the roof over the lobby area.

GYM IN DISREPAIR - This shot of the former New Edinburg School gym shows its current condition. Besides vines covering the sides of the building, the inset shows a large hole in the roof over the lobby area.

CCSB Seeks Waiver To Sell Campus at New Edinburg

News Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
RISON - The Cleveland County School Board unanimously approved Superintendent Jerrod Williams' suggestion to seek a waiver from the Arkansas Department of Education that will allow the district to "liquidate" the old New Edinburg school campus.
Bike Ride, Breakfast Set For Saturday at Village

Bike Ride, Breakfast Set For Saturday at Village

Bike Ride, Breakfast Set For Saturday at Village

News Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
RISON - The second annual Cruisin' Cleveland County Bike Ride will kick off at 7:45 a.m. this Saturday, June 15.Registration will begin at 7 a.m. with a Community Breakfast hosted by the Pioneer Village, open to the public.

New Specialty Hospital Now Open in White Hall

News Staff
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Pine Bluff, AR and Brentwood, TN – Jefferson Regional, Lifepoint Rehabilitation and Lifepoint Behavioral Health, affiliates of Lifepoint Health, celebrated the opening of Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital, a 76-bed rehabilitation and behavioral health hospital located in White Hall.
DEVELOPING FISH HABITAT - Eighty-seven fish habitat sites were constructed using various materials, including this brush pile, during Lake Monticello’s drawdown and renovation. (Photo courtesy AGFC)

DEVELOPING FISH HABITAT - Eighty-seven fish habitat sites were constructed using various materials, including this brush pile, during Lake Monticello’s drawdown and renovation. (Photo courtesy AGFC)

Lake Monticello Boat Ramp Re-Opens at Hunger Run

News Staff
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
MONTICELLO — Anglers looking to fish in one of southeastern Arkansas’s most popular fisheries will once again be able to launch their boats at Lake Monticello’s Hunger Run Access located off Hwy. 35.
DEVELOPING FISH HABITAT - Roughly 9,000 2-inch TITAN MAXX Florida largemouth bass were released at Lake Monticello in early May to add more trophy-class genetics to the fertile fishery. (Photo courtesy AGFC)

DEVELOPING FISH HABITAT - Roughly 9,000 2-inch TITAN MAXX Florida largemouth bass were released at Lake Monticello in early May to add more trophy-class genetics to the fertile fishery. (Photo courtesy AGFC)

Titan Bass Being Stocked at Lake Monticello

News Staff
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
MONTICELLO — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is hedging its bets with bringing trophy-class bass fishing back to Lake Monticello with today’s release of roughly 9,000 special fish.
Harrell Wilson

Harrell Wilson

Rison's Wilson Elected to AgHeritage Board of Directors

News Staff
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
AgHeritage Farm Credit Services has announced the results of its 2024 Board of Director and Nominating Committee elections. Harrell Wilson (Southern Region) of Rison was elected to his first 4-year term. A hardwood sawmill owner, Wilson farms pine and hardwood timber on 17,500 acres owned.